Announcements

Karen Abrams, a partner at Paris Ackerman and head of the firm’s Commercial Real Estate Leasing Practice, is proud to have been invited back for the third year in a row where she spoke at the annual franchisee conference for Xponential Fitness.

This incredible company continues to grow at record speed and now has seven amazing fitness brand franchises under its umbrella. We are so proud of the role we have played in contributing to the growth of this fantastic organization!

Craig joined the firm in 2016 and heads our Commercial Real Estate practice. Craig specializes in acquisitions and divestitures of commercial properties, lease restructurings, retail leasing, and land use and redevelopment matters. Craig routinely advises and guides investors, franchisees and business owners on sophisticated multi-state property acquisitions and negotiates complex retail leases.

Prior to joining Paris Ackerman, Craig served as the Vice President of Real Estate for A&P Supermarkets, where he was responsible for all legal work related to the company’s real estate portfolio, including over 550 big-box store locations in some 20 states. Before his time at A&P, Craig served as General Counsel to The Learning Experience, a national child care franchise, and has practiced at such law firms as Riker Danzig and Brach Eichler.

Craig was a Captain in the United States Army Reserve, where he honorably served for over 15 years.

Paris Ackerman LLP is proud to announce that on October 31st, 2017, partner David Paris participated on a panel of attorneys at the Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchise Owners National Conference, held at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT.

Paris Ackerman LLP represents all seven groups of buyers in the largest Dunkin’ Donuts transaction in brand history! Please click the following links to read the press release issued in connection with this historic transaction.